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Rewarding Excellence
Source: BiP,
8 August 2008
GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES (GO) magazine, published by BiP
Solutions, is marking the achievements of those in the Scottish
procurement sector with its first ever GO Awards
Scotland 2008.
Those working in procurement in Scotland are urged to apply
for their chance to win one of the coveted Awards, which
aim to recognise excellence within the country’s procurement,
and the benefits to the wider business and social community
that smart, effective and sustainable purchasing can deliver.
With the Scottish public sector spending around £8
billion a year on goods and services, it is key that those
promoting forward-thinking and innovative practices are recognised
and celebrated for their achievements. The Awards commend
all those across the public, private and third sectors who
strive to make a difference to the Scottish economy.
Winners will be unveiled on the evening of the Procurex
2008 procurement exhibition – Scotland’s first dedicated
private and public sector procurement exhibition, hosted
by BiP – at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, on 29
October 2008.
GO Awards Scotland is now welcoming nominations across eight
categories:
• GO Sustainability Award
sponsored by HP
• GO Corporate Social Responsibility Award
• GO Healthcare Supplier Award
supported by NHS Scotland
• GO Best Service Award
• GO Collaborative Procurement Award
• GO Individual Excellence Award
• GO Team Excellence Award
sponsored by SPS Consultancy Services
• GO Outstanding Contribution Award
The GO Awards Scotland judging panel is made up of experts
in the field of public procurement.
Judges confirmed include:
• Brian Baverstock,
Chief Executive, APUC Ltd
• Nick Bowd, Director,
Scottish Procurement Directorate
• John McClelland CBE, author of the
Review of Public Procurement in Scotland
• Iain M McMillan CBE,
Director, CBI Scotland
• Jim Miller, Strategic Sourcing Director,
NHS Scotland
• Dr Lesley Sawers, CEO, Scottish Council
for Development and Industry
• Grahame Steed, Managing Editor, Government
Opportunities magazine
For more information on GO Awards Scotland, or to request
a nomination form, visit
www.govopps.co.uk/awardscotland/home.htm
The deadline for submissions is 25 August.
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